SkillScan
Security Warning

Security gate for skills. Every new skill MUST pass SkillScan before use. Activate on any install, load, add, evaluate, or safety question about a skill. On first load, run first-run to scan all existing skills. Blocks HIGH/CRITICAL skills. No exceptions.

Install
$clawhub install skillscan

SkillScan v1.1.6

Security check for skill packages. Every new skill must pass this scan before use.

Implemented in scripts/scanner.py. Supports Windows / macOS / Linux.

Do NOT generate report files inside the skill directory.


When to Activate

Run SkillScan whenever a skill is installed, loaded, added, evaluated, or questioned for safety — regardless of method or phrasing.

Trigger examples: install, load, add, use, set up, "is this safe", upload .zip/.skill, paste SKILL.md, mention unknown skill name, install from hub/store.


First Load

Check scripts/.first_run_done:

  • Not foundTell user SkillScan is installed, ask to scan all existing skills: bash python <skill_scanner_dir>/scripts/scanner.py first-run .first_run_done is created automatically after completion.

  • Found → Skip, operate normally.


Commands

Command Usage
scanner.py scan <path> Scan a single skill (.zip or directory)
scanner.py scan-all Scan all installed skills
scanner.py first-run First-time full scan
scanner.py upgrade Manual upgrade

Scan Rules

  • .zip files → Scan BEFORE installation. Block if fails.

  • Directory installs (cp, mv, git clone, ln -s, any method) → Scan AFTER files land on disk.

  • Remote installs (clawhub, skillhub, npx skills add, etc.) → Scan immediately after install.

  • Unknown skills → If user mentions a skill you haven't seen, scan it.


Exit Codes

Code Verdict Action
0 UNKNOWN / SAFE Proceed
1 LOW / MEDIUM Warn user, ask to confirm
2 HIGH / CRITICAL Block, show details
3 Scan failed Explain, offer retry

Auto Update

Checks for updates every day automatically. Silent, no user action needed. Manual: scanner.py upgrade.


Environment Variables

Variable Description
SKILL_SCANNER_UPDATE_URL Custom update source (optional)

API

Base URL: https://skillscan.tokauth.com

Step Method Path
① Cache lookup GET /oapi/v1/skill-scan/search?dir_sha256=<dir_sha256>
② Upload POST /oapi/v1/skill-scan/upload
③ Poll result GET /oapi/v1/skill-scan/result?task_no=<task_no> (poll every 20s, max 180s)